making one-shots and editing synths. 24/10/14

Today i spent more time downloading tracks form the Internet and imported them into Ableton and cropped the part out i wanted using the 'simpler'. After that i then put all the samples into a folder for future use. I feel very confident now on getting the right sounds and how to make them into my own custom one-shots. Later on i used the push pad to finely tune synths for example, increasing or decreasing attack, delay, reverb and frequencies. I then saved those sounds as presets for future use.

Writing the type of track.

today i am going to be working on my house / dance track. I need to make sure it dosen't sound the same throughout the track, i will do this by looking for samples that will be added in as the track plays it's course. i won't just be looking for samples i will look at different types of genres to get inspiration of how to layout the track. I also used the push pad today and got to grips with the device and added a synth solo and melody on top of my existing track called 'polygon'. I then used a voice sample from the web and chopped the part out i wanted and triggered it using the sampler in ableton into the track as it progressed. i didn't just add samples i used FX, such as reverb and delay, to make them sound much more pleasing. I enjoyed working with the push because its very satisfying when i make a synth chord or sample compliment my track so well!
After everything i've looked at i've decided to use my own track because i made it and i know the 'feel' of the track, which makes it perfect as i can make my performance sound high quality as ill feel confident working with it.

how far do i think i've come ?; 

Having used the push pad for a 3 week period i feel that im very confident in using it with both a solo and a live performance. This means that i've developed my skills in improvisation which is key for my gig. Ive also developed my skills in sample usage and know when or when not to key them into a track.
I found out that with the pad you can add lots of fx and ive used them in practice sessions to make the synth lead or sample sound 'alive'.

sample cutting / making oneshots;

Today i am going to be selecting samples and cropping them to cut out parts of the sound that i like to make oneshots to then add into my performance

My Plan 3/10/14

My Plan:



track selection:

i'd like to use mostly Dub-Step and mix in some custom beats to compliment the flow of the bass,
throughout the track i'll add in solo parts e.g custom beats, re-sampled parts of a drop and a solo.
In the actual performance i will use about 4 tracks in total but cut the parts out i want and add them together to make my performance a maximum of 6 minutes.

Venue details:

I would like to do my performance in front of a few friends in a small venue, 

preferably 20 people max. But i want to make sure its safe. The venue must have fire exits within close proximity, no smoking, no drinks on the stage and make sure there's room for the audience so they don't get cramped. I would like to have some lights hooked up to the equipment so that as the beat progresses the lights flash, ( as a kick is processed a light pulses). I'll need a good PA and it will be a standing audience. I would need a stage so all the crowd can see my performance and experience the vibe. Time, 8:30 friday december 5th, closing at 9:00 for my solo performance and an hour set with kieran.


Equipment:

i will use the Ableton push pad to make beats as the track progresses and add in samples in an improvised manor. I will be connecting the push to a laptop and have albeton live 9 running. I'll need a big PA set.

Push Pad- 3/10/14.

today i have worked on the push pad to better my skills and to get to know the device. ive made a beat along with chords and a bass line. I ve looked at how to apply fx to the samples and make them sound different. ive also looked different instruments and adding them to the track. I also looked at artists such as James Blake, Amoeba and a fiew onthers to get an idea of what to look for as the track progresses.